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The ever so helpful BlackBerry utility BBSAK has received an update today which bumped it up to v1.9.2. While you may think the bump from v1.9.1 to 1.9.2 would be a minor one, it was actually a rather large update. The first major feature addition was BlackBerry 7 support, so now you can utilize all the great BBSAK features on your new devices as well. Beyond adding BlackBerry 7 support...

Leave It On is one of my favorite BlackBerry apps. Designed by ShaoSoft, Leave It On is actually two apps in one and it has just been updated to v4, making it even better. If you're not familiar with Leave It On, you can set it to automatically keep your BlackBerry backlight on in up to 8 applications. This is particularly handy when using Google Maps, the media player, and so on. Leave It On...

We've mentioned Jeeosuite a few times here on the blogs, and many of you all out there have been making use of the the WiFi portal app on your BlackBerry devices for quite a while and now -- you can also make use of it on your BlackBerry PlayBook as a companion app to that of the BlackBerry version. Jeeosuite Connector for the BlackBerry PlayBook is now available in BlackBerry App World,...

One of my favorite apps, JeeoSuite, had an update for their beta yesterday, bringing many improvements. If you haven't heard of JeeoSuite before, it is a WiFi Portal for your BlackBerry. Giving you access to your device's email, calendar, files, bookmarks, memos, photos, and device stats. It also has various tools including my personal favorite, screen capture. This update includes several bug...

App stalker is an interesting application, just released by S4BB Limited. The app actively scans BlackBerry App World and will list any applications that have moved from the paid section to free, or any that have dramatically dropped in price. It will sort these applications accordingly and you can quickly switch between "Free Now" and "Price Drop" via the tabs at the bottom of the app screen...

Show Me the Images is an awesome app from BBerryGo that makes viewing images in email a lot easier. The app will automatically download and display images in email, instead of the BlackBerry default way by waiting for you to click options, get images. The app is simple to use. You need only to add email addresses to a "safe list" and the app will then automatically download images in any...

Looking for an app to customize your lock screen? Well bLOC may just be the app your looking for. It adds a widget to your lock screen, making it tougher for your device to unlock accidentally and also making your lock screen a bit more funtional. You get your choice of 5 different widgets to use, including Weather Widget, Calendar Widget, Clock Widget, Gold Prices Widget, and Quote-of-the-Day...

MenuClock is a new a application from AHaz Designs. It is simple, light weight, and does exactly what the name implies. It adds a clock to your menu throughout all of your applications, giving you quick access to the time no matter where you are on your device. You can pick up MenuClock at the CrackBerry App Store for $0.99. It is compatible with all devices running OS 4.5 and up.Contest: We...

Trapster, the popular speed trap alert service, has recently been acquired by NAVTEQ. If you haven't used Trapster before, it's an application that lets users share tips on conditions and speed traps with others across multiple platforms. Trapster's user base is already close to 10 million and NAVTEQ is looking to increase this already huge number. NAVTEQ is also on a mission to bring more...

Twinkler Software is in the Holiday spirit, and having a Christmas sale on their best selling apps. Now through Christmas day, you can pick up these apps on sale for 50% off. Here are some of those apps that you may want to purchase, for a great price:
WifFi Hero- Control the state of your WiFi connection automatically to preserve battery power, using cell tower location data
BeSmart- One...

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